Durham to Whitby by train

Travelling by train from Durham to Whitby

Ready to travel from Durham to Whitby by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Durham and Whitby: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €22.63, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Durham and Whitby

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Durham to Whitby by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 04:59

• Last daily departure (weekday): 20:16

• First daily departure (weekend): 04:59

• Last daily departure (weekend): 22:40

• Average number of daily trains: 22 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 6 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Durham to Whitby

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 23 minutes. The total distance travelled is 70 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Durham and Whitby?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Durham to Whitby

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Whitby city guide to get you started.